Excessive blood fat could cause organ damage

Researchers have identified the mechanism through which high blood fat levels induce inflammation, raising the risk of organ damage and vascular problems.

Could pomegranates offer the key to new IBD treatments?

A compound derived from pomegranates and berries can have a protective role in inflammatory bowel disease. New research reveals the mechanism it accesses.

Study Of Tiny Roundworms Provides Clue To Observed Human Health Benefits From Omega Fatty Acids

A search for genes that change their levels of expression in response to nutrient deprivation has uncovered potential clues to the mechanism underlying the health benefits of omega fatty acids. In the journal Genes & Development, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers describe finding that feeding omega-6 fatty acids to C…

How Added Sugar In Diet Leads To Obesity, Diabetes – New Clues About Fructose

A new animal study published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, offers new clues about the mechanism through which a diet high in fructose, such as from added sugar and high fructose corn syrup, may contribute to the development of obesity and diabetes…